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inquiringly

/ɪnˈkwaɪ.ɹɪŋ.li/
(UK: enquiringly)
in · quir · ing · ly
Adjective:inquiring
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• adverb

1

In a manner that asks a question or seeks information, often through a facial expression, tone of voice, or gesture.

Example

"She raised an eyebrow and looked at the committee chair inquiringly, waiting to see if he would address the discrepancy."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Also spelled 'enquiringly', particularly in British English when referring to general questioning rather than a formal investigation.

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inquire
inquirer
inquiring
inquiringly
inquiry
inquisition
inquisitionist

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the participial adjective 'inquiring' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; the root verb 'inquire' derives from Old French 'enquerre' and Latin 'inquirere' ('to seek after' or 'search into'), from 'in-' ('into') and 'quaerere' ('to ask, seek').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inquiringly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inquiringly
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